Which Club Has Won the Most FIFA Club World Cup Titles?

The FIFA Club World Cup is an international men’s football competition organized by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), first held in 2000. Traditionally a short-format tournament featuring the champions from each continent, it has remained relatively small in scale — until now.

Starting in 2025, the tournament will undergo a major transformation. It will expand into a 32-team format, held every four years, and modeled after the FIFA World Cup. This new era begins in the United States, promising greater global appeal, more elite clubs, and intensified competition.

So before the revamped edition kicks off, let’s revisit the tournament’s history — and answer the question: Which club has won the most FIFA Club World Cup titles to date?

Most FIFA Club World Cup Titles – Real Madrid Lead the Way

1. Real Madrid – 5 Titles (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022)

Since the early 2010s, Real Madrid have firmly established themselves as the most successful club in FIFA Club World Cup history. The Spanish giants have lifted the trophy five times — in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2022 — showcasing their dominance on the global stage.

Their golden era, led by stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modrić, and Sergio Ramos, turned the Club World Cup into an almost annual tradition for Los Blancos.

As the tournament evolves into a 32-team spectacle in 2025, their record may face new challenges, but their status as the competition’s most successful club remains unchallenged for now.

2. FC Barcelona – 3 Titles (2009, 2011, 2015)

Barcelona have lifted the FIFA Club World Cup trophy three times — in 2009, 2011, and 2015 — with Lionel Messi playing a key role in all three triumphs. Under Pep Guardiola and later Luis Enrique, the Blaugrana delivered dominant performances on the global stage.
They defeated Estudiantes 2–1 (2009), Santos 4–0 (2011), and River Plate 3–0 (2015), showcasing their attacking brilliance and golden era of success.

3. Corinthians – 2 Titles (2000, 2012)

Corinthians are the only non-European club to have won the FIFA Club World Cup more than once. They made history as the inaugural champions in 2000, when they hosted the tournament in Brazil and defeated Vasco da Gama 4–3 on penalties after a goalless draw in the final.

Their second triumph came in 2012, when they stunned European champions Chelsea with a dramatic 1–0 victory in Japan, thanks to a memorable goal from Paolo Guerrero.

4. Bayern Munich – 2 Titles (2013, 2020)

The German giants first claimed the FIFA Club World Cup in 2013, defeating Morocco’s Raja Casablanca 2–0 in the final. They lifted the trophy again in 2020, during a pandemic-delayed edition held in Qatar, where they beat Mexican side UANL Tigres 1–0, with these two triumphs.

Other Notable Winners

Other notable FIFA Club World Cup winners include Brazilian side São Paulo, who claimed the title in 2005 with a 1–0 victory over Liverpool. In 2006, fellow Brazilian club Internacional stunned European champions Barcelona with another 1–0 win, bringing the trophy back to Brazil once again.

Several major European clubs have also left their mark on the competition. AC Milan lifted the trophy in 2007, defeating Boca Juniors 4–2 to become the first Italian club to win the Club World Cup.

Their city rivals, Inter Milan, followed suit in 2010, claiming their first title with a 3–0 win over TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Liverpool finally secured their first Club World Cup in 2019, edging past Flamengo 1–0 in extra time. Most recently, Manchester City became the reigning champions in 2023, dominating Fluminense 4–0 to win their first title in emphatic fashion.

All-Time FIFA Club World Cup Winners by Club